You can still activate Windows 11 using Windows 7 keys

Here is how to activate Windows 11 using a Windows 7 key:

1.  Create a Windows 11 bootable drive using Rufus or the Media Creation Tool and install the OS locally or on a virtual machine.
   
   
2. Windows 11 will prompt you to enter a license key before installing. Click “I do not have a key” to skip this step (you may get an error when using a Windows 7 key on this step).
   
   
3. Proceed with installing Windows 11.
   
   
4. Once everything is set up and ready, connect your computer or virtual machine to the Internet and launch the Settings app.
   
   
5. Go to System > Activation and click Change Product Code.
   
   
6. Enter your Windows 7 key and wait for Windows 11 to activate.

Remember that editions should match—you cannot activate Windows 11 Pro using a key for Windows 7 Home.

How to set up Windows 11 WITHOUT an Internet connection

Windows 11 requires an internet connection to finish the initial setup (out-of-box experience (OOBE)) for the Home and Pro editions starting version 22H2, but there’s a way to bypass the requirement.

On the “Oops, you’ve lost internet connection” or “Let’s connect you to a network” page, use the Shift + F10 keyboard shortcut.

In Command Prompt, type the OOBE\BYPASSNRO command to bypass network requirements on Windows 11 and press Enter.

The computer will restart automatically, and the out-of-box experience (OOBE) will start again.

Quick note: You will need to select the region and keyboard settings one more time to get to the network connection page.

Click the “I don’t have internet” option and continue Installation.

Who is signed into your Netflix?

You can see every device logged in and sign them out remotely in a few steps. It’s easiest to do this task from your computer.

• Log into your Netflix account. If you have multiple profiles set up, select your profile to go to the Netflix homepage.

• Hover over your profile icon in the top right corner of your screen and choose Account.

• In the Settings section, select Recent device streaming activity.

• You’ll see a list of devices, locations, and connected IP addresses.

Do you see any devices or locations that aren’t you? You should also check if the IP address is one you recognize. The easiest way to find your IP address is with a quick Google search for these words: What is my IP address?

Now, let’s say you see a bunch of devices that aren’t you. You can sign them out.

• Hover over your profile icon and choose Account.

• In the Settings section, choose Sign out of all devices.

• Confirm you want to do this and click Sign out.

How to see if anyone is using your Facebook

Here’s how to see the devices logged into your Facebook account. It’s easiest to do this from a computer.

• Sign in, then click on the down arrow in the top right corner.

• Click on Settings & privacy > Settings.

• Finally, click on Security and Login.

• You’ll see a section called Where you’re logged in. It shows the two most recent devices and their approximate login locations. Click the See More option for a broader view.

Carefully review each entry and look for locations you’ve never been to or devices you don’t own. Pro tip: Use a VPN? That may be reflected in your last locations. Check to see what city your VPN is connecting through before you panic.

You can click on the three dots next to a device from this page to select “Not You?” or “Log out.” The first option will give you more details on the device and where it’s located, along with steps to secure your account. The latter option will log that device out.

If you see any devices and locations you don’t recognize, follow the on-screen prompts to secure your Facebook account, log those devices out and change your password immediately.

How to see if anyone is using your Gmail

Think about all that your Google account can open the door to: Your emails, your contacts, your location history, your searches, your photos … That’s just scratching the surface.

Be proactive and check Google’s devices page before you notice warning signs.

• Go to google.com/devices. You’ll need to sign in if you aren’t already.

• You’ll see a list of devices you’re currently signed in or have been in the last 28 days.

You might see the same device multiple times, and that’s normal. Don’t worry if you see several instances of one operating system or your iPhone listed repeatedly. You can click each one to see which browser was used. That might be a tip-off someone else has logged in – you see Firefox, for example, but you always use Safari.

If you see a device or location that seems suspicious, click it, then choose “Don’t recognize something?” Google will sign this device out remotely. After that, change your password just in case someone has it.